PB53
Unintentional exposure to radiation
Unintentional exposure to radiation
Classification
ICD-11
Block
PB50-PB5BParent Code
BlockL2-PB5ICD-10 Mapping
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ICD-10 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for unintentional exposure to radiation?
The ICD-11 code for unintentional exposure to radiation is PB53. The full clinical description is "Unintentional exposure to radiation".
What does ICD-11 code PB53 mean?
ICD-11 code PB53 represents “Unintentional exposure to radiation”. It is classified under Chapter 23: External Causes of Morbidity or Mortality.
What chapter is PB53 in?
PB53 is in Chapter 23: External Causes of Morbidity or Mortality (codes PA00-PL2Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code PB53?
PB53 maps to 3 ICD-10 codes: W89 (Exposure to man-made visible and ultraviolet light), W90 (Exposure to other nonionizing radiation), W91. ICD-10 and ICD-11 do not always have one-to-one mappings — check the mapping type (equivalent, approximate, narrower, or broader) for each result.
What is the difference between ICD-10 and ICD-11?
ICD-11 is the latest revision of the WHO's International Classification of Diseases, succeeding ICD-10. Key differences include: a fully digital-first design, new chapters for sleep-wake disorders, sexual health, and traditional medicine, improved coding for rare diseases, and better integration with electronic health records through extension codes.
What UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code PB53?
PB53 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0479514, C2905186, C0479524. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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